What the eye sees is borne out by the economic facts. The Trinidad and Tobago economy is the most industrialised and diversified in the English-speaking Caribbean. There are extensive reserves of oil and natural gas, and a large energy-based heavy industrial sector has developed, producing iron and steel, methanol, iron carbide and nitrogenous fertilisers; liquefied natural gas and aluminium will be joining the list soon.

The last few years have seen a radical process of deregulation and divestment, and liberal investment policies have encouraged a steady flow of new investment. GDP is rising consistently, with growth in both the petroleum and non-petroleum sectors. There has been substantial expansion in exports. Inflation is low and unemployment is falling.

Trinidad and Tobago has a long tradition of democratic stability, a strong resource base, a skilled work force and a strategic location at the hub of the Americas. That adds up to a healthy and profitable place to do business.